ACTIVE

Brandon 
Stephens

CB
#21
|
NYJ Jets
6'1"
215lbs
28y/o
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Overall Grade '25
67
38th/114 - CBs
Snap Count '25
1047
5th/217 - CBs
Interceptions '25
0
73rd/114 - CBs
Pass Breakups '25
6
38th/114 - CBs
Brandon Stephens headshot
Brandon
Stephens
CB
#21
|
NYJ Jets
BIO
GRADES
SEASON STATS
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Summary Bio

Last updated: 4/21/2026
Brandon Stephens is a cornerback for the New York Jets who earned a 67.0 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2025 season, 38th among 114 qualified cornerbacks. His PFF coverage grade of 63.0 ranked 56th among 114 qualified cornerbacks. His run-defense grade of 75.5 ranked 18th at the position.
He recorded 0 interceptions on the season. Stephens broke up 6 passes in coverage. He allowed a 126.4 passer rating when targeted by opposing quarterbacks. He surrendered 47 receptions in coverage. He also contributed 59 solo tackles in run support and open-field situations.

Career

Teams
Year
New York Jets
2025 - Present
Baltimore Ravens
2021 - 2024
SMU Mustangs
2019 - 2020
UCLA Bruins
2016 - 2018
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PFF Grades

2025
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
OVERALL GRADE
67.0
AVG
38th/114 CBs
COVERAGE GRADE
63.0
AVG
56th/114 CBs
PASS RUSH GRADE
62.0
AVG
29th/114 CBs
RUN DEFENSE GRADE
75.5
AVG
18th/114 CBs

Season Stats

2025
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
SOLO TACKLES
59
17th/114 CBs
INTERCEPTIONS
0
73rd/114 CBs
TOTAL PRESSURES
1
47th/114 CBs
RECEPTIONS ALLOWED
47
22nd/114 CBs

Defense

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Rank
17
th
Solo Tackles
59
14
th
Assists
11
13
th
Forced Fumbles
1
13
th
Stops
24
25
th
Sacks
0
49
th
Missed Tackles
7
73
rd
Interceptions
0
10
th
Passer Rating Allowed
126.4
76
th
Yards per Reception Allowed
10.8
47
th
Total Pressures
1
38
th
PBUs
6
22
nd
Receptions Allowed
47

Snaps

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Rank
5
th
Total Snaps
1047
4
th
Run Defense Snaps
459
50
th
Pass Rush Snaps
5
16
th
Coverage Snaps
583